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T he Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has banned three hair tools from checked luggage for passengers traveling on the nation’s airlines.

Cordless curling irons or flatirons, containing gas cartridges, butane-fueled cordless curling irons or flatirons, or spare gas cartridges for these devices cannot be carried in checked luggage. Also banned from checked bags are cordless curling irons or flatirons that contain lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries. Cordless curling irons or flatirons that are banned from checked luggage can be taken onboard in carry-on luggage provided they have a safety cover fitting over the heating element, and are designed with safeties to prevent accidental activations. Gas refill cartridges are

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